Melquin-3 Solution
Generic name:hydroquinone
Dosage form: topical liquid
Drug class:Topical depigmenting agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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(HYDROQUINONE 3% SKIN BLEACHING TOPICAL SOLUTION)
Rx only
The Melquin-3 brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Melquin-3 Solution Description
Each mL of MELQUIN-3® TOPICAL SOLUTION contains ACTIVE: Hydroquinone 3.0% (30 mg) INACTIVES: SD Alcohol 40B (45% by volume), Purified Water, Isopropyl Alcohol(4% by volume), Propylene Glycol, Laureth-4, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose and Ascorbic Acid.
Hydroquinone is 1, 4-Benzenediol, with a chemical formula of C6H6O2 and a molecular weight of 110.11. The structural formula is:
C6H6O2
Melquin-3 Solution - Clinical Pharmacology
Topical application of hydroquinones produce a reversible depigmentation of the skin by the inhibition of the enzymatic oxidation of tyrosine to 3, 4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) [Denton, C., et al , 1952 (1)] and suppression of other melanocyte metabolic processes [Jimbow, K., et al, 1974 (2)]. Exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light will cause repigmentation of the bleached areas [Parrish, J., et al, 1978 (3)].
Indications and Usage for Melquin-3 Solution
MELQUIN-3® TOPICAL SOLUTION is indicated for the temporary bleaching of hyperpigmented skin conditions such as chloasma, melasma, freckles, senile lentigines and other undes...
